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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,635.62, 614,732.08 and 251,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,635.62, 614,732.08 and 251,381.06 is: 377,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,635.62 : 614,732.08 = 251,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,635.62/614,732.08 = 251,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,635.62x = 614,732.08 × 251,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,635.62x = 154,532,001,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,532,001,886.41/409,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,242.59

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